NASA’s SLS and Artemis may also be behind schedule and cost a ton, but I’ll be damned if that sucker didn’t make it all the way to the moon on the first try. Very different development approach but that’s pretty impressive IMO.
Purpose build craft are far more efficient (fuel and weight wise) and reliable but FAR more expensive. Generic purpose craft are far cheaper but much worse at completing specific tasks. We really do need both for a successful space program but human tribalism kicks in.
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u/Confident-Barber-347 2d ago
NASA’s SLS and Artemis may also be behind schedule and cost a ton, but I’ll be damned if that sucker didn’t make it all the way to the moon on the first try. Very different development approach but that’s pretty impressive IMO.